World | George W. Bush Bush, Clinton, Obama to Attend Mandela Service in South Africa Obama, Bush will travel together on Air Force One By Matt Cantor Posted Dec 6, 2013 4:20 PM CST Copied A flower is placed in front of a mural of the former South African President Nelson Mandela painted by artist David Flores, Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) President Obama and his two immediate predecessors will all head to South Africa as it memorializes Nelson Mandela, CNN reports. "President and Mrs. George W. Bush have gratefully accepted the president and Mrs. Obama's invitation to accompany them to South Africa on Air Force One," says a Bush rep. Clinton's travel plans aren't yet known. George H.W. Bush won't be able to attend because of his age and the distance involved, says a spokesman. Read These Next Trump grants wave of pardons to ex-NFL players. Kristi Noem won't like this Wall Street Journal exposé. New details revealed about suspect in Nancy Guthrie abduction. Salesforce CEO's ICE joke leaves employees fuming. Report an error